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Dating to the Edwardian period circa 1920, this stunning hourglass measures an impressive 220mm in height & 135mm in diameter (see last photo with wristwatch for scale).
Housed in a mahogany stand with four turned pillars, it takes 60 minutes give or take a few seconds,and is not only functional but a quite unique decorative item.
Genuine antique hourglasses are very rare and much sought after, particularly ones of this size in such good condition. Whilst there are a number of websites offering quite presentable modern reproductions, the exceptional quality and style of this piece sets it apart as the real thing.
It would look great in a Boardroom and would be the perfect way to ensure those tiresome meetings don't overrun!

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£485		SC993	Free	£12

Decorative William IV police truncheon by Parker of Holborn

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This is a William IV Constables police truncheon made by Parker of Holborn, highly decorated with the crown & markings of King William IV, who reigned from 1830 to 1837, and preceeded Queen Victoria.
It's 18" long, painted with a black background and Kings crown at the top with Royal Cypher. Underneath there is the word 'Constable' on a red background within a gold floral border.
The wood is thought to be walnut with an early turned and ribbed grip, and the butt has the makers name 'Parker Holborn' engraved on it. The truncheon is elaborately decorated on all sides as can be seen from the photos, and it retains most of its decoration, with only some loss underneath the crown area. A rare named truncheon, in remarkably good condition.

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	SOLD	SC911

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This is a superb Sikes hydrometer manufactured by 'A. Aronsberg, 12 Victoria St, Manchester'. The maker is Aaron Aronsberg, eldest son of William Aronsberg and it dates to the latter part of the 19th century, around 1890. The weights are all present and individually marked with the same serial number, as that on the hydrometer float itself, showing this set to be completely original.
The ivory or bone backed mercury thermometer carries the makers name and is still in working order, all housed in a beautiful mahogany case, which measures 8" x 4" x 2". The lid is lined in red silk, which does have a small tear in the silk lining in the top right hand corner. Nevertheless, a nice early example in very good complete condition.

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	SOLD	SC853

William IV ceremonial police truncheon/baton

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This is a ceremonial police truncheon or baton, decorated with the crown & markings of William IV, who reigned from 1830 to 1837, and preceeded Queen Victoria. It has some interesting markings at the base which appear to be anchors, set within a shield, which maybe suggests a naval dockyard connection? Measures 27" in length and in very good condition.

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	SOLD	SC620

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This is a WW2 gunners quadrant made in the USA. A precision instrument, it has a nameplate reading “QUADRANT GUNNERS MI NO 106647, MINNEAPOLIS HONEYWELL 1943 ACR.”
Dimensions are 7” across and 5” high, weight 900gms. In very good condition, it comes with its own leather carrying case, which is also in sound condition and is stamped “CASE CARRYING MI8”. Has movable arm with spirit level incorporated, and everything appears to be in good working order.

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	SOLD	SC013

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Rare William IV Police Truncheon dating from 1830 - 1837.
Nicely decorated with gold crown and letters W.R IV, in good condition retaining most of its original black finish, in good order for something approaching 170 years old! This is a genuine piece which belongs to a friend and has been in his family for over 70 years, super addition for any collection. Measures just over 15" in length x 1 1/2" diameter.

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	SOLD	SC007

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A Sikes hydrometer manufactured by T O Blake, 58 Hatton Garden , London. The weights are all individually marked with the makers name and the serial number, which corresponds with the number on the hydrometer float itself, showing this set to be completely original. The ivory backed mercury thermometer also carries the makers name and is still in working order. Housed in a beautiful mahogany case, lined in red silk this is a fine example for the collector, not only complete but in very good condition. Also comes with a hardback book of spirit tables, (printed in 1916) which although a little grubby, is in sound condition.

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	SOLD	SC615

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This is a beautiful cased hydrometer in a mahogany case with an inlay of satinwood stringing around the lid, which carries a plaque inscribed 'Sikes Hydrometer, Negretti & Zambra, London'. The weights are complete and nestle on ivory or bone buttons. They are marked N&Z 6869. The TWO wood and brass slide rules fit in the case perfectly and are engraved Macord & Arch, London. The fully functioning mercury thermometer is marked Buss, 33 Hatton Garden, London, and appears to be set on an ivory or bone backplate. The float is engraved Farrow & Jackson, London & Paris.
The case is lined with red velvet and measures approximately 10”(L) x 4 ½ “(W) x 2” (H). Negretti & Zambra used to out-source for items which they re-packaged under the N&Z brand name, so although the original float would appear to have been replaced (the serial number of the current float does not match that of the weights), it is quite probable that all the rest is part of the original set. In any event this is a comprehensive set of the highest quality and a real asset for any collection.

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	SOLD	SC219

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